The new system consists of an integrated module for glare-free high beams which is installed in the headlamp. The control signals for the adaptive light are delivered by a light-sensitive sensor that is also integrated into this “senseZ” unit. This allows for intelligent, vehicle-independent control of the high beam that automatically hides other road users at night, actively helping to improve traffic safety. The innovation is also easy to integrate into the vehicle architecture without many additional steps, because neither the vehicle electronics nor camera data from the vehicle itself are required. An initial prototype in a test vehicle will now be used to optimize the unit’s function. “Because the system is primarily independent from the vehicle architecture, it offers a simple way to access high-quality light technology. Now, we are taking the next step together through further development and joint commercialization” says Hannes Scheer, Head of Innovation at ZKW Group GmbH.